(RN) Registered Nurse - Med/Surg/Onc ICU - 137497

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); In loco; USD 86.651 - 121.449; Tempo pieno

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A leading healthcare organization in San Diego is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg/Onc ICU. Candidates must possess a valid California RN license and two years of ICU experience. The role demands strong critical thinking and communication skills, along with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive hourly pay and is part of a Magnet-designated healthcare system, providing opportunities for professional growth.

Competenze

• 2 years of recent acute care RN experience in adult ICU.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Mansioni

• Provide autonomous nursing care based on competence and professional expertise.
• Practice consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.
• Exercise independent judgment in patient care.

Conoscenze

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Formazione

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Valid California RN license

Strumenti

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS certification

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(RN) Registered Nurse – Med/Surg/Onc ICU – 137497

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Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE 2

Department: Jacobs Medical Center 3GHICU

Hiring Pay Scale: $62.90 – $88.16 / Hour

Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 90%

Union: NX Contract

Total Openings: 3

Work Schedule: Nights, 12‑hour shifts, Sunday–Saturday

#137497 (RN) Registered Nurse – Med/Surg/Onc ICU

Filing Deadline: Tue 11/25/2025

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/20/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 12/02/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

Job Description

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet‑designated organization, a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas: transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements, and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

Jacobs Medical Center 3GH ICU is a 24‑bed Medical Surgical ICU with an emphasis in Oncology, BMT, COVID, and Abdominal Transplants. Patient populations include those requiring VV‑ECMO cared for by internal 3GH ECMO Specialists, neuro, stroke, cardiology, and obstetrics.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid California RN license.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to obtain UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• At least two (2) years of recent acute care RN experience in adult ICU.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately complex problems to develop potential solutions.
• Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN.
• CCRN.
• Two (2+) or more years of RN experience in critical care, surgical ICU, oncology, and/or abdominal transplant.
• Experience with liver and kidney transplant patients.
• Experience with medical or surgical oncology patients.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on‑call and various locations based on the 24‑hour Medical Center’s business needs.
• Employment subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $131,335 – $184,078 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $62.90 – $88.16

Additional Requirements

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs.

Life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

Application Information

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.